Your Guide to Dining Out in Auckland on Christmas Day
From a meat-centric bistro to a seasonal buffet with all the trimmings, here are the best places to dine out on Christmas Day.
Christmas is a time for giving and eating — and sometimes, the best gift you can offer someone is a great meal in a nice restaurant. Thankfully, plenty of places around Auckland are helping make those festive food dreams come true. From a meat-centric bistro to a seasonal buffet with all the trimmings, here are the best places to dine out on Christmas Day.
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Hotel Debrett’s Kitchen
2 High Street, Auckland
Hotel DeBrett truly has to be one of my favorite spots in Auckland to wine and dine. An old hostel which was transformed into a luxury boutique hotel a few years ago thanks to a multi million dollar refurbishment – the space is simply exquisite.
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Eight
83 Symonds St, Grafton
Eat your way across eight time zones at this buffet to rule them all.
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Gusto at the Grand - CLOSED
90 Federal Street, Auckland
Gusto is a place to enjoy the finer things in life – good food, wine and company – with vigour.
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Indochine Kitchen - CLOSED
42 Fort Street, Auckland
The ideal spot for a casual-yet-artsy date and curating some Instagram food porn.
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The Grill - CLOSED
90 Federal Street, Auckland
This Federal Street staple still provides one of the best meat experiences in Auckland.
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Masu
90 Federal Street, Auckland
Contemporary Japanese restaurant Masu proves a culinary force to be reckoned with.
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Fish
Hilton Auckland, 147 Quay Street, Auckland
Ex-Clooney chef Des Harris and Aussie Josh Seeds have reinvented the look and feel of this city stalwart, with a new focus on sustainability and an ethically-responsible supply chain.
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The Bluestone Room - CLOSED
9-11 Durham Lane, Auckland
Over 150 years of serving Auckland's thirstiest.
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Aria
128 Albert Street, Auckland
This well-oiled hotel restaurant offers servings the size of your head.
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Lava Dining - CLOSED
21 Viaduct Harbour Ave, Auckland
Situated on the Viaduct Harbour, Lava Dining forms part of the 5-star Sofitel - and is a hotspot of delicious cuisine.
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Orbit Revolving Restaurant
Federal Street, Auckland
Located atop Auckland's Sky Tower, this rotating haven boasts both visual and culinary delights.